Sanctum

There's a beauty in her eyes
That I would claim my own
There's a pain she tries to hide
And she suffers it alone

But in my arms, she's bare to me
Through her soul, aware of me

And I see her fighting there
Alone and unaware
"I see you."

The innocence of hidden pain may as well be gone
Better hide behind a window pane or silence the prayer gong
So lay thee here beside me, but don't you lie as well
My life's too far behind thee for those fibs to me to sell.

And in my arms I see right through
What you call shame, and that's the truth

When will you surrender
Alone without a care
"I see you."

And your heart will burst
The tears spring from their prison
You fear it is the worst
To your soul I calmly listen
Neither weak nor shameful are your tears,
Your fears fade as your cheeks glisten

Here in my arms is hope and home
You'll never fear to be alone

When you open your eyes
See clearly through disguise
You see me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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